School Of Dentistry
The School of Dentistry is committed to providing excellent dental education to produce competitive and socially responsible dentists.
School Overview
The University of Baguio educates individuals to be empowered professionals in a global community. The School of Dentistry is committed to providing excellent dental education to produce competitive and socially responsible dentists.
SOD is an environment conducive to learning, which aims to produce a graduate who:
- are adept in the prevention, diagnosis, identification and management of oral needs and diseases
of the individual and the community - can pursue a general dental practice after passing the Dentist Licensure Examination
School of Dentistry
We develop students through a focused curriculum that encompasses comprehensive research and practice. Students are trained using a model that emphasizes intensive experiences in clinical simulations and laboratory techniques required to develop the skills needed for competent patient care.
Licensure Examination for Dentists
Programs Offered
The Doctor of Dental Medicine program aims to produce graduates adept in the prevention, diagnosis, identification, and management of the individual and community’s oral needs and diseases.
SOD News Updates Contents
University of Baguio Academic Leaders Forge Future of Digital Education through Mapúa University Benchmarking
To take a decisive leap in academic advancement, the University of Baguio conducted an intensive benchmarking visit and commencement activities together with MAPUA University in Intramuros, Manila. Held on March
Making Dental Healthcare Accessible: SD signs MOA with Rotary towards community initiatives
February 16, 2026 – The University of Baguio (UB), aided by the Linkages Office, facilitated another MOA signing between one of its schools and an esteemed partner, further strengthening its
Congratulations to UB’s Newest Doctors of Dentistry (November-December 2025 DLE)
The University of Baguio proudly welcomes the successful board passers from the School of Dentistry! Conducted by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), the November-December 2025 Dentist Licensure Exam (DLE) was held
Bringing Better Smiles Home: UB Dentistry Faculty and Students Take to the Streets of Pinsao Proper
Written by Yngcum Baniwas There’s something quietly powerful about a team of students and teachers knocking on doors—not to promote a product, but to talk about dental health. That’s exactly
Khon Kaen University – Faculty of Dentistry explores collaboration with the University of Baguio’s School of Dentistry
Khon Kaen University’s Faculty of Dentistry (KKU-DT) visited the University of Baguio (UB) on February 10, 2025, to explore new opportunities for academic collaboration. The meeting, held at UB’s Centennial
UB welcomes guests from KKU Faculty of Dentistry
The University of Baguio extended a warm welcome to the esteemed delegates from the Faculty of Dentistry of Khon Kaen University, Thailand, during their visit to the Philippines. This visit
Our Research
Research is a valuable tool in the actualization of the University of Baguio’s vision “in pursuit of perfection”.
We focus on advancing dental and oral health through research, education, and practice to benefit our community and the world. As a leading dental institution, UB School of Dentistry is dedicated to providing top-notch education to foster competitive and sustainable practices and advocacies for the dental profession.
List of Partners
National, Regional, and Local Partners
- BGHMC (Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center)
- ITRMC (Ilocos Training Regional Medical Center)
- Upper Quezon Hill and Upper San Carlos Heights Child
Development Center under DSWD - Quezon Hill National High School under DepEd
- Emilio Aguinaldo College (Cavite)
Baguio City Health Services Office under Local Government Unit - Medsurdent
- DenPres
- Amarije
- New Citizen
Global Networks
- University of Puthisastra, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
- Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
Our Faculty
IAN STEVE C. BANDAAY, PhD, DMD, MM
Dean, SOD
Stephanie Charleine S. Hernandez, PhD
Program Chair, School of Dentistry
Joseph M. Acosta, DMD , MDE
Faculty
Jamaica U. Ang, DMD, MDE
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Erika Antoinette S. Asuncion, MD
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Arthuro L. Banday, DMD, MSD Orthodontics
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Joshua Rae M. Bantic, DMD
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Jenny G. Cabrera, DMD
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Maria Lourdes E. Cantor, PhD, DMD, EM
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Riva S. Lappao, DMD
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Aemielle Thea M. Laron, DMD
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Nikki Ayrah A. Abad, DMD
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Joy Lane N. Cuntig, DMD, MSD Periodontology
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Dennis S. Dasco, DMD
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Shylee S. Dumangeng, DMD, MDE
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George Dieyouson A. Estabillo, DMD, MM Public Health Administration
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Antonio Jr. V. Fernandez, DMD, MDE
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Grace K. Fomaneg, DMD
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Yvonne P. Ico, DMD
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Irish Anthony G. Mascarenas, PhD, DMD, MDE
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Artemio R. Jr. Licos, DMD, DrPH, MPH International Health
Faculty
Campus Life
Campus Life at UB is a life of engagement and active involvement outside the four corners of the classroom. UB is committed to contributing to the fun and learning of its students.
Campus Life is here for you; our most basic task is helping students get the most out of their experiences at the university. With Campus Life you can find your own niche on campus
Our Faculty members
We believe in tapping into the professional potentials of our students through experiential moments of intellectual challenges and skills enhancement with an opportunity for autonomous discovery. Our faculty members combine classroom lectures, hands-on training, and guided practice to help build our future dental and oral health leaders.
Our Alumni
We have a network of dentists and oral health professionals around the world. Our licensed alumni-dentists are members of the Philippine Dental Association and receive certifications and licenses here and abroad. They are invested in professional, socio-civic, and medical pursuits, continuing UB-SOD’s vision to perpetuate holistic health, starting with oral and dental health.
